Quranic Solutions to Global Crises: 13th International Bediüzzaman Symposium Held in Istanbul

The 13th International Bediüzzaman Symposium, which will be held in Istanbul from October 4 to 6, 2026, brings together expert academics and researchers in their fields under the main theme of "Quranic Solutions to Global Crises." The featured papers and esteemed speakers to be presented within the scope of the symposium are as follows:
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13th International Bediüzzaman Symposium
Quranic Solutions to Global Crises

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Kamile Şule Yaşar
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Faculty of Education • Preschool Teaching
"She has an interdisciplinary academic background, having received education in the fields of Turkish language and literature, theology, and preschool education. Her academic research focuses on early childhood education, family education, and values and religious education in early childhood."
PAPER:
Fıtrat (Innate Nature) and Upbringing in Early Childhood: A Family-Centered Approach
OCTOBER 4 - 6, 2026
ISTANBUL
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13th International Bediüzzaman Symposium
Quranic Solutions to Global Crises TÜRKİYE

Prof. Dr. İhsan Safi
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University
Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Department of Modern Turkish Literature
"He completed his undergraduate and graduate education at the Istanbul University Faculty of Letters, Department of Turkish Language and Literature, and the Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Modern Turkish Literature. He works as a faculty member at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University."
PAPER:
Explaining Subjects of Faith and Tawhid Through Literary Language: The Example of Risale-i Nur
OCTOBER 4 - 6, 2026
ISTANBUL
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13th International Bediüzzaman Symposium
Quranic Solutions to Global Crises
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Prof. Dr. Orhan Batman
Sakarya University of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Tourism • Department of Tourism Management
"He has over a hundred national and international scientific articles, papers, and books in the fields of tourism and management. He has trained more than fifty graduate students, seventeen of whom are Doctors of Science."
PAPER:
The Search for Answers to Existential Questions Through the "Travel and Guest" Metaphors in the Risale-i Nur Collection
OCTOBER 4 - 6, 2026
ISTANBUL
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13th International Bediüzzaman Symposium
Quranic Solutions to Global Crises
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Prof. Dr. Danyal Soybaş
Erciyes University
Faculty of Education - Department of Mathematics Education
"He continues his studies in the fields of mathematics education, mathematical analysis, and teacher training. Within the scope of social responsibility projects, he gives volunteer seminars on Mathematics in the Universe and Values Education."
PAPER:
Spiritual Emptiness at the Root of Modern Global Crises: A Tawhid-Centered Solution Proposal from the Perspective of Risale-i Nur
OCTOBER 4 - 6, 2026
ISTANBUL
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13th International Bediüzzaman Symposium
Quranic Solutions to Global Crises
TÜRKİYE

Prof. Dr. Barbaros Nalbantoğlu
Yıldız Technical University
Faculty of Arts and Sciences • Department of Biochemistry
"He completed his undergraduate and master's education in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Atatürk University, and his doctoral education in Biochemistry at Texas Tech University. His studies are concentrated in the areas of proteins, enzymes, stress, and DNA."
PAPER:
Solutions to the Crisis of Faith Through Perfection in Science
OCTOBER 4 - 6, 2026
ISTANBUL